Little Psycho
I solemnly swear I'm up to no good
That's a lot for 5 years. Remember when players would get ~paid~ when they actually had awards to back themselves up.
thing is Dermott isn't going to make 800k forever.Dermott has been terrific, he'll move into Gardiner's spot and probably carry the 2nd pairing. He's done that with a larger 3rd pairing role than the one he had last year, and has played really well when getting the chance to play up the lineup
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6 = Toronto's nickname
34 = his number
Is that what happened here?
On what planet is Marner a better player than Matthews?So now... Marner signs for $12 million?
Can they possibly afford this?
Lol nice try. Marleau and Zaitsev are much better than those tooMcDavid for the cost of Marleau and Zaitsev.
Awful contract. Would be fair (maybe even a bit high) if it was an 8 year deal.
it's called inflation.
Crosby signed in 2013-2014 for almost 9M, cap hit was around 60M
Mcdavid signed in 2018-2019 for 12.5M, cap hit will be almost 80M
do you kind of understand the inflation + why Crosby seem to have a " budget salary" but at the time it was HIGH.
I’d take Matthews and his contract over Eichel’s and his any day. I imagine most GMs would do the same.Doesn't buy up any UFA years, and only 5 years for 1.63M more per year than Eichel at 8 years. Not a good deal when you compare it to McDavid or Eichel's deals.
Matthews is set for another big pay day when he turns 27M His agents schooled Dubas with this deal.
Its still mostly BS. He's obviously pissed about losing, but he signed for eight years when he didn't have to and still says he wants to be part of the solution.
I guess the Leafs thought the offersheet threat was real and wanted him done before than. Agreed on your second point.Offersheeted they thought. Numpty
We have him for 5... if he walks , so be it. If we haven't hoisted the main prize in less than 5 years... It was a failed build anyway.
You're almost as angry as the Leaf haters waking up to the fact that the Leafs core, in all liklihood, will be in place for the next 5 years. Perhaps take a breath.
Buddy had 6 points in his last 5 games... but get those shots in while you can, I guess.
People were saying 13 million with the impression that it would come with 8 years.I love this has gone from:
to
- Matthews will be offer sheeted
to
- Matthews will get 13-14M and is over paid
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- Matthews will be offer sheeted
- Matthews is over paid at 11.634M
No matter what so many people were trying to find a bad angle and not matter what this wouldn't be good for the Leafs. Spin away Leafs haters, spin away!
Matthews is 21, and not 28-29 or whatever Kopi and Doughy was when you signed those guys. Major difference.
Expecting lockouts based on contracts isn’t how this works. I would see a strike being more of an issue. The owners don’t care. 50% of revenue is 50% no matter how the players divide up their share.Anyone still doubting a lockout?
It’s investing / interest . It may be your thing as well but lump sum up front nets you more money from letting it sitBuyout proof (not really relevant for an elite 21-26 year old).
I believe signing bonus income is taxed at Matthews place of residence, which is likely a lower taxed jurisdiction.
Such an amazing deal for Matthews.
Not so great for the Leafs.
Gets to be the 2nd highest paid player in the game, but still becomes UFA at 26.
Ouch.
*p/60You have to pay for the 2nd best goal scorer(*)in the league. That stuff doesn't come for free.